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Hi My teeth are oddly shaped and small but I would like some information on how to correct them. (photos)

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simone stoneApr 1, 2014

I have been considering veneers for the front two teeth and then tooth reshaping for the teeth next to them. Would this work? Thanks in advance.

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Scott Young, DDS

If you would simply like for your veneers to have the shape or bite altered, then you should not require anesthesia.  By contrast,  to completely replace your veneers would require you to be numb as they will have to be taken off with a dental handpiece.  Good luck.  

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Sarah Thompson, DMD

First off, I'd like to tell you that your veneers look good.  If you are not in love with them because of a slightly longer structure of one of them, then I this is something that your cosmetic dentist should definitely be able to adjust.  It is not common that the veneers are...

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If your dentist offered some type of warranty for his/her work, I would recommend getting dental bonding/white filling done to temporarily cover the problem tooth until you are able to return home to have the veneer replaced.  If your dentist did not offer a warranty on the veneer, I would...

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Sarah Thompson, DMD

If you were my patient, I would recommend using porcelain veneers to mildly correct your mid-line.  Braces may do the best job, but veneers would be a great alternative because they would increase the overall esthetics of your entire smile, making any slight deviation of the mid-line,...

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Sarah Thompson, DMD

Based on your photos and brief description, you have a couple of options.Option #1:  veneer your canines in 1 or 2 appointments.  Cost will be about $1,500 per tooth, depending on your region you live in.  Option #2:  Metal braces in 1-2 years.  Cost about $3,000,...

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Sarah Thompson, DMD

After getting veneers, your teeth should not be painful.  This is not normal for your teeth to hurt, so hear are three of the most likely causes of tooth pain after veneers and what I recommend that you do about it.#1:  Pain in veneered tooth may be caused by a bite that is off....

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